Fragile is the fourth studio album by English progressive rock band Yes, released in November 1971 by Atlantic Records. Following the success of their tour to support their previous album, The Yes Album (1971), the band regrouped in London to work on a follow-up. Early into the sessions, keyboardist Tony Kaye was fired over his reluctance to learn more synthesisers and was replaced with Rick Wakeman of the Strawbs, whose experience with a wider range of keyboards expanded the group's sound.
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Fragile was Yes' breakthrough album, propelling them in a matter of weeks from a cult act to an international phenomenon; not coincidentally, it also marked the point where all of the elements of the music (and more) that would define their success for more than a decade fell into place fully formed.
Symphonic Prog, United-Kingdom (1971 - Atlantic Records) Узнать больше. I'll be the round about The words will make you out 'n' out You change the day your way Call it morning driving thru the sound and In and out the valley. The music dance and sing They make the children really ring I spend the day your way Call it morning driving thru the sound and In and out the valley.
Fragile is the fourth album by British progressive rock band Yes, After "Yes", "Time and a Word" and "The Yes Album". single and became one of the band's best-known songs. This was Rick Wakeman's first album with Yes and also their first trans-atlantic Top 10 release. Fragile was issued in the UK in November 1971, but was held back in North America for two months because of the still-growing momentum of The Yes Album.
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Yes had already released two albums, but 1971's The Yes Album was the record that put them on American FM radio and into millions of living rooms around the world. With guitarist Steve Howe on board for the first time, it also established the classic Yes sound, where essentially any instrument could take the lead at any time. 1972's Fragile introduced Yes' highest-powered line-up, as the silver-cape wearing, 12-keyboard-hauling Rick Wakeman replaced the mediocre Tony Kaye. But the question is, what was "fragile?" Their egos?
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | RoundaboutWritten-By – Anderson*, Howe* |
| A2 | Cans And BrahmsArranged By – Wakeman* |
| A3 | We Have HeavenWritten-By – Anderson* |
| A4 | South Side Of The SkyWritten-By – Squire*, Anderson* |
| B1 | Five Per Cent For NothingWritten-By – Bruford* |
| B2 | Long Distance RunaroundWritten-By – Anderson* |
| B3 | The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)Written-By – Squire* |
| B4 | Mood For A DayWritten-By – Howe* |
| B5 | Heart Of The SunriseWritten-By – Bruford*, Squire*, Anderson* |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co.
- Published By – Cotillion Music
- Published By – Irving Music
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
- Mastered At – Atlantic Studios
Credits
- Artwork – Roger Dean
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chris Squire
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Howe
- Engineer – Eddie Offord*
- Mastered By – Dennis King
- Organ, Grand Piano, Mellotron, Synthesizer – Rick Wakeman
- Producer – Eddie Offord*, Yes
- Vocals – Jon Anderson
Notes
This is a 1st issue with the 1841 Broadway address in the label rim text."MO" in label matrix denotes a Monarch Record Mfg. Co. pressing.
Issue comes with stapled booklet which includes band member pictures, artwork & "thanks" to other artists, record company, etc.
Rick Wakeman appears courtesy of A&M Records Ltd..
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): ST-A-712367-MO
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): ST-A-712368-MO
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): ST-A-712367-AA MR ∆16513 ① (PR) Porky
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): ST-A-712368-AA MR ∆16513-X (PR)
- Rights Society: BMI
- Matrix / Runout: (Side A & B Stamped): Atlantic Studios D.K.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401019, 2401 019 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19132 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, PRC) | Atlantic | SD 19132 | US | 1977 |
| 82524-2 | Yes | Fragile (CD, Album, RM, Gol) | Atlantic | 82524-2 | US | 1993 |
| 82667-4 | Yes | Fragile (Cass, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Atlantic | 82667-4 | US | 1994 |
| 30.010 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | 30.010 | Brazil | 1976 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | RoundaboutWritten-By – Anderson*, Howe* |
8:29 |
| A2 | Cans And BrahmsArranged By – Wakeman*Written-By [Extracts from 4th Symphony in E minor Third Movement] – Brahms* |
1:35 |
| A3 | We Have HeavenWritten-By – Anderson* |
1:30 |
| A4 | South Side Of The SkyWritten-By – Squire*, Anderson* |
8:04 |
| B1 | Five Per Cent For NothingWritten-By – Bruford* |
0:35 |
| B2 | Long Distance RunaroundWritten-By – Anderson* |
3:33 |
| B3 | The Fish (Shindleria Praematurus)Written-By – Squire* |
2:35 |
| B4 | Mood For A DayWritten-By – Howe* |
2:57 |
| B5 | Heart Of The SunriseWritten-By – Bruford*, Squire*, Anderson* |
10:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Copyright (c) – Cotillion Music, Inc.
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
- Mastered At – Atlantic Studios
- Pressed By – Presswell
Credits
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chris Squire
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Howe
- Engineer [Assisted] – Gary Martin
- Illustration [Sleeve Drawings], Photography By – Roger Dean
- Mastered By – GP*
- Organ, Grand Piano [Electric Piano And Harpsichord], Synthesizer, Mellotron – Rick Wakeman
- Photography By [Bill Bruford on Drums] – David Wright
- Producer – Yes
- Producer, Engineer – Eddy Offord
- Vocals – Jon Anderson
Notes
This is a reissue, identifiable by the 75 Rockefeller address in the label rim text, and it has the Warner Bros. "W" logo in the rim text. Yes - Fragile is a reissue without the "W".℗ 1972 Atlantic Recording Corporation.
All lyrics © 1972 Cotillion Music, Inc.
Recorded at Advision Studios, London, September 1971.
"PR" in label matrix denotes a Presswell pressing.
1st pressings issued with an 8-pages color booklet with band photos and artwork by Roger Dean.
Labels have release #SD 7211 in upper right next to label logo, later US re-pressings use release # "SD 19132".
This LP was later issued as a Canadian release with same track times and release #.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Center label A-side): (ST-A-712367 PR)
- Matrix / Runout (Center label B-side): (ST-A-712368 PR)
- Pressing Plant ID: PR
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, etching, variant 1): ST-A-712367-B PR AT/GP
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, etching, variant 1): ST-A-712368-C PR AT/GP
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, etching, variant 2): ST-A-712367-B PR AT/GP
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, etching, variant 2): ST-A-712368-A PR AT/GP
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, etching, variant 3): ST-A-712367-A AT/GP PR PORKY
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, etching, variant 3): ST-A-712368-B AT/GP PR
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401019, 2401 019 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19132 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, PRC) | Atlantic | SD 19132 | US | 1977 |
| 82524-2 | Yes | Fragile (CD, Album, RM, Gol) | Atlantic | 82524-2 | US | 1993 |
| 82667-4 | Yes | Fragile (Cass, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Atlantic | 82667-4 | US | 1994 |
| 30.010 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | 30.010 | Brazil | 1976 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | RoundaboutWritten-By – Anderson*, Howe* |
8:29 |
| A2 | Cans And BrahmsArranged By – Wakeman* |
1:35 |
| A3 | We Have HeavenWritten-By – Anderson* |
1:30 |
| A4 | South Side Of The SkyWritten-By – Squire*, Anderson* |
8:04 |
| B1 | Five Per Cent For NothingWritten-By – Bruford* |
0:35 |
| B2 | Long Distance RunaroundWritten-By – Anderson* |
3:33 |
| B3 | The Fish (Shindleria Praematurus)Written-By – Squire* |
2:35 |
| B4 | Mood For A DayWritten-By – Howe* |
2:57 |
| B5 | Heart Of The SunriseWritten-By – Bruford*, Squire*, Anderson* |
10:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Pressed By – Presswell
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
Credits
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chris Squire
- Cover [Cover Art, Booklet] – Roger Dean
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Howe
- Engineer [Assisted] – Gary Martin
- Organ, Grand Piano [Electric Piano And Harpsichord], Synthesizer, Mellotron – Rick Wakeman
- Producer – Yes
- Producer, Engineer – Eddy Offord
- Vocals – Jon Anderson
Notes
"PR", 75 Rockefeller version with no Warner Bros. logo in rimtextBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Written mastering Info): PR
- Label Code (Side one label): ST-A-712367 PR
- Label Code (Side two label): ST-A-712368 PR
- Matrix / Runout (Side one runout; etched): ST-A-712367B
- Matrix / Runout (Side two runout; etched): ST-A-712368-A
- Matrix / Runout (both runouts; etched): AT/GP
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401019, 2401 019 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19132 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, PRC) | Atlantic | SD 19132 | US | 1977 |
| 82524-2 | Yes | Fragile (CD, Album, RM, Gol) | Atlantic | 82524-2 | US | 1993 |
| 82667-4 | Yes | Fragile (Cass, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Atlantic | 82667-4 | US | 1994 |
| 30.010 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | 30.010 | Brazil | 1976 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Roundabout |
| A2 | Cans And Brahms (Extracts From Brahms' 4th Symphony In E Minor Third Movement) |
| A3 | We Have Heaven |
| A4 | South Side Of The Sky |
| A5 | Five Per Cent For Nothing |
| B1 | Long Distance Runaround |
| B2 | The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus) |
| B3 | Mood For A Day |
| B4 | Heart Of The Sunrise |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – RCA Music Service – C120107
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401019, 2401 019 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19132 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, PRC) | Atlantic | SD 19132 | US | 1977 |
| 82524-2 | Yes | Fragile (CD, Album, RM, Gol) | Atlantic | 82524-2 | US | 1993 |
| 82667-4 | Yes | Fragile (Cass, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Atlantic | 82667-4 | US | 1994 |
| 30.010 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | 30.010 | Brazil | 1976 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | RoundaboutWritten-By – Jon Anderson, Steve Howe |
8:36 |
| 2 | Cans And BrahmsArranged By – Rick Wakeman |
1:43 |
| 3 | We Have HeavenWritten-By – Jon Anderson |
1:40 |
| 4 | South Side Of The SkyWritten-By – Chris Squire, Jon Anderson |
7:58 |
| 5 | Five Per Cent For NothingWritten-By – Bill Bruford |
0:38 |
| 6 | Long Distance RunaroundWritten-By – Jon Anderson |
3:30 |
| 7 | The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)Written-By – Chris Squire |
2:42 |
| 8 | Mood For A DayWritten-By – Steve Howe |
3:03 |
| 9 | Heart Of The SunriseWritten-By – Bill Bruford, Chris Squire, Jon Anderson |
11:33 |
| Bonus Tracks | ||
| 10 | AmericaWritten-By – Paul Simon |
10:33 |
| 11 | Roundabout (Early Rough Mix)Written-By – Jon Anderson, Steve Howe |
8:35 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra Entertainment
- Copyright (c) – Warner Strategic Marketing
- Made By – Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
Credits
- Artwork, Photography By – Roger Dean
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Howe
- Engineer – Eddy Offord
- Engineer [Assistance] – Gary Martin
- Organ, Grand Piano [Electric Piano, Harpsichord], Mellotron, Synthesizer – Rick Wakeman
- Producer – Eddie Offord*, Yes
- Producer [Sound], Remastered By – Bill Inglot
- Remastered By – Dan Hersch
- Vocals – Jon Anderson
Notes
Original album released Jan. 4, 1972; track 2 features excerpts from Brahms' 4th Symphony in E Minor, 3rd movement.Track 10: First issued on "The New Age of Atlantic", Atlantic UK (7/72) - Also issued as Atlantic single [edit] (7/17/72)
Track 11: Previously unissued
Original sleeve drawings, photography and logos © 1972 Roger Dean.
℗ 2003 Elektra Entertainment © 2003 Warner Strategic Marketing.
Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
Printed on front cover sticker :
"The 1972 Prog-Rock breakthrough that introduced the world to Rick Wakeman. Expanded & Remastered featuring Roundabout, Long Distance Runaround and Heart Of The Sunrise, plus 2 bonus tracks, including America".
CD and 16pp booklet are packaged in a trifold Digipak with outer card slipcase
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 081227378929
- Barcode (Printed): 0 8122-73789-2 9
- Rights Society: GEMA / BIEM
- Label Code: LC 02982
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 to 3): 812273789-2 12/2 V01
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 to 13): 812273789-2 12/02 V01
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 to 13): IFPI L011
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0582
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0575
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0598
- Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 05M3
- Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0572
- Mould SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI 05M8
- Mould SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI 0519
- Mould SID Code (Variant 8): IFPI 05N0
- Mould SID Code (Variant 9): IFPI 05M1
- Mould SID Code (Variant 10): IFPI 05R5
- Mould SID Code (Variant 11): IFPI 05T2
- Mould SID Code (Variant 12): IFPI 05A3
- Mould SID Code (Variant 13): IFPI 05A2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401019, 2401 019 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19132 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, PRC) | Atlantic | SD 19132 | US | 1977 |
| 82524-2 | Yes | Fragile (CD, Album, RM, Gol) | Atlantic | 82524-2 | US | 1993 |
| 82667-4 | Yes | Fragile (Cass, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Atlantic | 82667-4 | US | 1994 |
| 30.010 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | 30.010 | Brazil | 1976 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | RoundaboutWritten-By – Anderson*, Howe* |
8:29 |
| A2 | Cans And BrahmsArranged By – Wakeman*Music By [Extracts] – Brahms* |
1:35 |
| A3 | We Have HeavenWritten-By – Anderson* |
1:30 |
| A4 | South Side Of The SkyWritten-By – Squire*, Anderson* |
8:04 |
| B1 | Five Per Cent For NothingWritten-By – Bruford* |
0:35 |
| B2 | Long Distance RunaroundWritten-By – Anderson* |
3:33 |
| B3 | The Fish (Shindleria Praematurus)Written-By – Squire* |
2:35 |
| B4 | Mood For A DayWritten-By – Howe* |
2:57 |
| B5 | Heart Of The SunriseWritten-By – Bruford*, Squire*, Anderson* |
10:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Recorded At – Advision Studios
- Mastered At – The Lacquer Channel
- Manufactured By – WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
- Distributed By – WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
- Published By – Cotillion Music, Inc.
Credits
- Artwork [Sleeve Drawings] – Roger Dean
- Bass Guitar, Vocals – Chris Squire
- Drums, Percussion – Bill Bruford
- Engineer – Eddy Offord, Gary Martin
- Guitar [Electric], Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Howe
- Lacquer Cut By – GG*
- Organ, Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Mellotron, Synthesizer – Rick Wakeman
- Photography By [Bill Bruford] – David Wright
- Producer – Eddy Offord, Yes
- Vocals – Jon Anderson
Notes
This release was cut by George Graves and contains a hidden track "We Have Heaven" at the end of B5.Mid to late 1970's pressing.
Track A2 based on extracts from Brahms 4th Symphony in E minor, Third Movement.
Recorded at Advision Studios, London, September 1971.
All lyrics © 1972 Cotillion Music, Inc.
Gatefold
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side One runout, etched): SD-7211-A #2
- Matrix / Runout (Side Two runout , etched): SD-7211-B-2 TLC-T GG
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401019, 2401 019 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album) | Atlantic, Atlantic | 2401019, 2401 019 | UK | 1971 |
| SD 19132 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, PRC) | Atlantic | SD 19132 | US | 1977 |
| 82524-2 | Yes | Fragile (CD, Album, RM, Gol) | Atlantic | 82524-2 | US | 1993 |
| 82667-4 | Yes | Fragile (Cass, Album, Club, RE, RM) | Atlantic | 82667-4 | US | 1994 |
| 30.010 | Yes | Fragile (LP, Album, RE, Gat) | Atlantic | 30.010 | Brazil | 1976 |
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